Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

handy, not fluent 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, no impression on winner,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
no impression on winner	The winner was clearly superior in the final stage.
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
not fluent	The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly
Stayed on	Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Handy	Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).

Summary

The winner was clearly superior in the final stage.
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly
Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).